Switching & Routing

What is Switching and Routing?

Switches connect devices within a network and decide where each packet goes; routers move traffic between networks, such as between an office and the internet or between two sites. Managed switches also provide virtual networks (VLANs), Power over Ethernet for phones, cameras and access points, and traffic prioritisation for voice.

How ITPro helps

ITPro deploys, configures and manages enterprise network equipment. Configuration typically covers VLANs, uplinks, PoE budgets and quality-of-service settings, documented so that the network can be supported and extended later.

Typical use cases

• Replacing unmanaged or end-of-life switches
• Powering IP phones, cameras and access points through PoE
• Separating guest, staff, voice and security traffic
• Connecting branch offices to a main site

How it fits with related services

Switching and routing sit between structured cabling and the services that rely on the network: enterprise Wi-Fi, IP telephony, CCTV and the firewall and segmentation controls covered under cybersecurity.

Related: Cybersecurity, IP Telephony & Unified Communications, CCTV & Video Surveillance.

Planning a switching & routing project? Contact ITPro to discuss your requirements.

Best suited for: modern business environments that need reliable, secure and high-performance connectivity.